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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,578.26, 61,406.46 and 33,949.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,578.26, 61,406.46 and 33,949.44 is: 46,765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,578.26 : 61,406.46 = 33,949.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,578.26/61,406.46 = 33,949.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,578.26x = 61,406.46 × 33,949.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,578.26x = 2,084,714,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,714,929.38/44,578.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,765.28

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